Construction begins at landmark regeneration project

Henry Boot has started work on a major £42.5m urban development scheme in the centre of Sheffield.

The Group’s construction business, Henry Boot Construction, has been selected for two developments within the Heart of the City scheme, the cultural and social destination known as Cambridge Street Collective and Elshaw House – a new low-carbon office building.

Being delivered by Sheffield City Council and its Strategic Development Partner, Queensberry, the developments will consist of 70,000 sq ft of Grade A office space over seven floors, a 20,000 sq ft industrial-styled food hall and a 15,000 sq ft live entertainment venue.

The works are close to Henry Boot’s other significant urban development scheme in Sheffield city centre, delivered by JV partners Angelo Gordon and Ridgeback Group. The Kangaroo Works is a 364 unit residential build to rent scheme. Both sites are due to commence in half one 2021.

Councillor Mazher Iqbal, cabinet member for business and investment at Sheffield City Council, said: “We are excited to see construction work on these key city centre projects gearing up.

“This is understandably an unsettling time for many of us, so it is particularly rewarding to see cultural and sustainable projects coming to fruition that will improve both our mental and physical wellbeing and help drive the local economy in the future.”

Andrew Davison, project director at Queensberry, said: “We are looking forward to seeing Elshaw House and Cambridge Street Collective come together.

“The scheme epitomises our ambition to create sustainable places with character and personality that will help to transform Sheffield city centre.”

Simon Carr, managing director of Henry Boot Construction, said: “This is a strategically important urban development project for Henry Boot that will create a significant sustainable landmark in Sheffield city centre.

“We look forward to delivering a key part of Sheffield City Council’s regeneration plans for the city.”